Allegrini Corte Giara Amarone (Italy)

Amarone is royalty amongst Italian wine! High alcohol, high flavour, and bound to impress, this is a perfect gift or special occasion wine.

Corte Giara Amarone della Valpolicella is a robust wine, perfect for cellaring and ageing. It hails from Veneto in Northern Italy, and pours a deep velvety red, which with ageing will develop into a brick red with even more complex flavour. 

Drank now, the wine displays a bouquet of sumptuous dark fruit on the nose, with ripe blackberry, blackcurrant, and black cherry. On the palate, expect oomph and intensity of flavour, a full body, supple tannin, and brilliant structure. Also notice hints of leather, aromatic tobacco, pepper, and officinal herbs. The traditional acidic note combines well with the softness of the fruit to form a satisfying contrast and produce a supple, feisty wine.

The wine is made from a blend of Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes, that are left to dry for several months to concentrate their flavours. This is called the 'appassimento' method!

This Amarone pairs excellently with roasted meats, game, or strong cheeses.